Ocean Freight Forwarding
Done Right
As a leading ocean freight forwarder, we deliver competitive ocean freight shipping rates, real-time tracking, and a team that picks up the phone. Our ocean freight forwarding services have moved cargo since 1989, and we’re 100% employee-owned, so your shipment is personal to us.
- CTPAT Certified
- 35+ Years Experience
- 100% Employee-Owned
TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS
- Why Choose Our Ocean Freight Forwarding
What Makes Kesco a
Top Ocean Freight Forwarder
We’re not the biggest ocean freight forwarder, but we might be the most reliable. Here’s what you get when you work with an employee-owned team that’s been providing ocean freight forwarding services since 1989.
Competitive Ocean Freight Rates
As an FMC-licensed ocean freight forwarder, we have direct contracts with steamship lines. That means volume rates on ocean freight shipping to and from the U.S., and we don't bury fees in the fine print.
- Volume-based contract pricing
- BOL preparation for BCOs
- Guaranteed space allocation
Real-Time Ocean Freight Tracking
Our 360 Tracker portal gives you real-time visibility on all ocean freight shipments from the moment cargo leaves origin until it hits your dock. Automated alerts for every milestone. And if something goes sideways, you'll know before we have to tell you.
- 360 Tracker portal access
- Automated milestone alerts
- Exception management
Integrated Customs Brokerage
We handle customs in-house and integrate with warehouses, retailers, and a national trucking network. Our ocean freight forwarding services include partnerships with quality service providers to reduce supply chain inefficiencies.
- In-house customs clearance
- National trucking network
- Warehousing & distribution
- Ocean Freight Shipping Services
Ocean Freight Solutions for Every Shipment
Whether you need a full container, shared space, or specialized handling for temperature-sensitive or oversized freight, our ocean freight forwarding services have the capacity and expertise.
- FCL
Full Container Load Ocean Freight
The whole box is yours. No sharing, no consolidation delays. Our FCL ocean freight shipping is best for volume shipments where speed and security matter.
- 20', 40', 40' HC containers
- Faster port-to-port transit
- Reduced cargo handling
- Door-to-door service
- LCL
Less Than Container Load
Don't have enough for a full box? Our LCL ocean freight shipping consolidates your shipment with others so you only pay for the space you actually use.
- Freight consolidation services
- Pay per CBM
- Weekly consolidation schedules
- Cross-dock operations
- SPECIALTY
Specialty Ocean Cargo
Temperature-controlled containers, oversized equipment, hazmat compliance. Our ocean freight forwarding services handle freight that requires extra care and expertise.
- Refrigerated / reefer cargo
- Overweight & oversized items
- Special project logistics
- Cargo insurance available
- Industries We Serve
Specialized Ocean Freight
Shipping by Industry
Our ocean freight forwarding services are tailored to the unique requirements of each industry we serve.
Technology & IT Assets
Servers don't like humidity. Networking gear doesn't like being dropped. We get it. Climate-controlled containers, white-glove handling, and documentation that proves your $2M in hardware was treated like the $2M in hardware it is.
- Data center & server relocations
- Climate-sensitive equipment
- Asset tracking & chain of custody
Retail & E-Commerce
Target's routing guide. Walmart's delivery windows. Amazon's... everything. We know what they want because we've been doing this for decades. Your cargo arrives compliant, on time, and without the chargebacks that eat your margin.
- Major retailer compliance
- EDI & ASN management
- DC bypass & direct-to-store
Apparel & Footwear
Fall collection shipping in July. Holiday goods in September. Fashion doesn't care about your lead time, but we do. We help apparel brands hit tight seasonal windows, manage high SKU counts, and keep landed costs under control.
- Seasonal speed-to-market
- High SKU management
- Landed cost optimization
- Global Ocean Freight Network
International Ocean Freight Shipping Routes
As a trusted ocean freight forwarder, our carrier relationships span major trade lanes connecting Asia, Europe, and the Americas to U.S. ports. That means reliable ocean freight shipping capacity, even when space is tight.
Asia ↔ US
Europe ↔ US
South America ↔ US
Intra-Americas
- Complete Logistics
Ocean Freight is Just the Start
Need air freight instead? Trucking to final delivery? Warehousing until your DC has room? We handle it all. Same team, same accountability.
Ocean Freight Services FAQ
Common questions about our ocean freight forwarding services, rates, and capabilities.
We offer Full Container Load (FCL), Less Than Container Load (LCL), buyer's consolidation, and specialty cargo services including refrigerated, overweight, and hazardous materials ocean freight shipping. All ocean freight forwarding services include real-time tracking and integrated customs clearance.
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